To report an increase in overdoses, a potential overdose cluster, or any other unusual drug-related event, call the Georgia Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222.

Medical providers and pharmacists are encouraged to remain vigilant in response to the current opioid epidemic in Georgia. The Georgia Department of Public Health and the Dose of Reality Campaign have compiled a list of recommendations and guidelines for professionals to help prevent opioid misuse and addiction in their patients.

For additional information, please visit the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Information for Medical Providers and Pharmacists. Additional resources are provided below:

• Prescriber Guidelines
• Pharmacist Guidelines
• Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP)
• Naloxone Standing Order
• Georgia 9-1-1 Medical Amnesty Law